Iraq War (2003 - 2011)
This country was invaded by the U.S. in 2003 due to suspected weapons of mass destruction.
What is Iraq?
This terrorist group, led by Osama bin Laden, was targeted after 9/11.
What is al-Qaeda?
This date marks the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001.
What is September 11, 2001?
This country invaded Kuwait in 1990, starting the conflict.
What is Iraq?
This piece of land is claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians as their homeland.
What is Israel/Palestine?
This Iraqi leader was removed from power and later executed after the war.
Who is Saddam Hussein?
This extremist group controlled Afghanistan before the U.S. invasion in 2001.
What is the Taliban?
These two buildings in New York City were destroyed during the attacks.
What are the Twin Towers (World Trade Center)?
This U.S.-led military operation pushed Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.
What is Operation Desert Storm?
This city is considered holy by Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
What is Jerusalem?
This group of fighters resisted U.S. forces using guerrilla tactics after the invasion.
What are insurgents?
This was the main goal of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.
What is to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban?
This U.S. government building was also attacked on 9/11.
What is the Pentagon?
This international organization approved action against Iraq.
What is the United Nations?
This Palestinian group governs Gaza and has conflict with Israel.
What is Hamas?
This 2007 strategy increased U.S. troops in Iraq to stabilize the country.
What is the Surge?
This event in 2021 marked the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
What is the withdrawal of U.S. troops?
This U.S. president was in office during the attacks.
Who is George W. Bush?
This U.S. president led the country during the Gulf War.
Who is George H. W. Bush?
This proposed solution suggests two separate states for Israelis and Palestinians.
What is the Two-State Solution?
In 2011, the U.S. did this, officially ending its military involvement in Iraq.
What is withdrawing troops?
After the U.S. left, this group quickly regained control of Afghanistan.
What is the Taliban?
This major U.S. policy was launched in response to the attacks.
What is the War on Terror?
This valuable natural resource in Kuwait was a major reason for the conflict.
What is oil?
This barrier was built by Israel to separate parts of the West Bank.
What is the Israeli West Bank barrier (security wall)?